East Japan Railway Co. plans to introduce the Alpha-X, running at 360 kph, for commercial operation in around fiscal 2030, when the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line is expected to extend to Sapporo from ...

Local governments and railway officials are warning that the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line could lead to the collapse of the nationwide food distribution system. After the bullet train ...

Semiconductors, bears and trains were just some of the major news topics in Hokkaido this past year, and are expected to continue to dominate local news coverage in 2025. Here’s a brief rundown ...

Kyushu and Hokkaido. The Tokaido Shinkansen remains Japan's oldest and busiest line. Other key lines include the Sanyo Shinkansen, which links Kansai to the western Chugoku region; the Tohoku ...

With the Hokkaido Shinkansen expected to open in Kutchan-cho at the end of 2034, Hirafu Grand Centro is poised to become a premier destination in the region. The improved accessibility provided by the ...

Leisurely journey through an area where new winds will blow when the Shinkansen starts operations in the future.